A Katana blade 16th century, mounts 19th century

Estimate

2,000 - 2,500 GBP

bidding is closed

Description

the blade of torii-zori, wide shinogi-zukuri with chu-kissaki, shallow notare-midare hamon of nie and nioi, ko-maru boshi, itame-hada, suriage-nakago with three mekugi-ana, mumei, 70.8cm., 27 7/8 in.; red ishime saya; iron tsuba pierced with paddles; iron fuchi-kashira with peonies in relief; gilt menuki of a tiger and an ho-o